Harmony,
Of course you can join the play group...... and if you ask anyone that has ever spent any amount of time with Maureen and I, we always have cheese and crackers to go with our wine.... and maybe a little salami and pepperoni too! Sometimes some nice fresh apples or cherries will compliment the wine. If Zuma is along, Taylor will supply us (those who partake in it) with fresh crab..... It is all about eating, drinking, and just having a great time on the water. Now, of course, the drinking part does not ever start until we are firmly secure for the night......
As for spending three hours at Fisheries..... there are a number of items that have been suggested that all vessels should carry.
Spare Parts:
1. Impeller
2. Fuel Filters (2)
3. Serpentine Belt
4. Metric Allen Wrench Set
5. Metric socket set
6. Motor Oil
7. Coolant
Anchoring and docking gear:
1. Good anchor with a chain and rope rode
2. Backup Anchor with chain and rope rode
3. One - two hundred foot line for stern tie
4. Two of the “round” fenders to be used when rafting
5. Suggest changing your anchor light to LED bulb
Charts and Navigation:
1. Paper Canadian Charts for all areas we plan to cruise
2. Update Garmin with Canadian Charts
3. Cruise guides to areas we plan to cruise
4. Waggoners guide
5. Canadian Flag (Smaller than your US flag)
Items for Customs:
These are the items that the Customs people asked us as we were clearing in. If you hesitate or need to look for something it can send a red flag and mean your vessel will need to be inspected (Speaking with experience here……). Suggest you review Canadian Customs Page for what food items you can bring in as well as pets. We will be in Gibsons on our second night which has a full service grocery store where you can purchase your fresh fruits and vegetables.
1. List of Names of all aboard
2. Passport Numbers
3. State in which you are a resident
4. Country of Citizenship
5. Name of Vessel
6. Vessel Registration Number
7. Hailing Port
8. Vessel Coast Guard Registration Number (Documentation Number)
9. Fire arms on board (you need to answer no to this question, if you normally carry firearms, leave them at home)
10. Amount of Alcohol on board (two bottles of wine per person is the limit)
Items for socializing (if you want to)
1. Fixings for Appetizer’s (In the event you should choose to attend the evening “social hours”)
2. Crab “cracking tool”
3. Crab pick
4. Beverages of choice (alcohol and non)
Misc:
1. Have a plan for water, not all water north is potable.
2. Have a plan for garbage, not all marinas will take your garbage.
a. Take items such as crackers out of their boxes to conserve space as well as reducing your garbage.
b. Suggest using a Brita pitcher to filter water out of your water tank for drinking and cooking. This eliminates the bottles.
3. A tender or Kayak if you have one.
4. Insect repellent, as well as “After Bite” for once you do get bitten.
5. Sunscreen
6. Camera
7. Binoculars
8. Inspect your safety gear making sure all is in working order as well in date (Flares).
We are now less than four weeks away from the Cruise North!!!
Sorry Heb, no shooting the rapids. We are going across the sound as long as the weather permits.
